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Insurance costs could increase massively as climate risk rises - modeller

It's predicted costs could start to double every two or three years for some houses.

Opinion: It's time we fronted up to Wellington's inconvenient truths

Houses built on fault lines, precarious hillsides, and next to rising seas are a problem.

Wellington region first to set binding emissions reduction target

The regional council wants to halve net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

'Well-known scammers': Three-minute phone call costs company thousands

Ritesh Goel said a phone call about a job left him feeling shaken and humiliated.

Architects take stock of Wellington's risky buildings

Why earthquake-prone buildings aren't just a headache - and can present an opportunity.

Beervana: Mr Whippy and brewery create beer icecream

A pastry stout ice cream with a dipped choc top is set to delight.

Worker describes 'burning' lungs after hospital heater mishap

One worker described 'burning lungs' and says he still feels disorientated months later.

The One Where They Visit NZ: Friends star spotted in Wellington

It's unclear why she is in NZ, and the restaurant she dined in is tight-lipped.

Ukraine ambassador wants tariffs lifted, free trade agreement

Vasyl Myroshnychenko is urging the Government to consider lifting tariffs temporarily.

Iconic Sealion ship sinks in Wellington harbour

The harbourmaster says the ship was not in the best of health.

Part of Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway being ripped up for repairs

The $445 million road north of Wellington hasn't even opened yet.

Landslide threatens homes in Wellington, resident heard 'big crack'

Fire crews and police are at the scene.

Spotlight on NZ's scores of earthquake-prone hospital buildings

A third of suspect hospitals so important they must be operational right after a disaster.

Levin armed siege: Man in critical condition after fire tears through house

About 80 residents have been able to finally return home.

Case not yet made for investment in $7.4b Wellington transport plan- Treasury

Treasury also says it's too soon to determine a preferred option.

First a sign with a spelling mistake, now bronze pigeons to promote Wellington

Three pigeons have already landed.

Tradie chases man around central Wellington after he tried to steal bikes

The chase ended in an arrest and a cold beer.

Proposal to use Three Waters fund to help council tenants pay rent

The fund has been criticised as a 'bribe' by those opposed to the reforms.